Mission Statement

We believe in the positive influence international study has on students and the reciprocal benefits of service to others. The Fund for International Service Learning (FISL) is dedicated to financially assisting those who wish to broaden their minds while studying and serving others abroad.

Service Areas

Self-reported

National

Our scholarships are available to any student attending a U.S.-based school of higher education who has been accepted or will soon be accepted into an international-based service learning program.

ruling year

2006

Principal Officer

Self-reported

Mr. Corey Ramsden

Keywords

Self-reported

service-learning, scholarship, international, service

Also Known As

F.I.S.L.

EIN

34-2011590

Number

8014093921

Contact

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Main Address

P.O. Box 15283

Washington, DC 20003

Cause Area (NTEE Code)

Scholarships, Student Financial Aid, Awards (B82)

IRS Filing Requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

Programs + Results

How does this organization make a difference?

Programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Program 1

We provide a $500 scholarship award twice a year to worthy recipients. To be eligible for our aid, applicants must provide proof that they have been accepted into an accredited service-learning program. Chosen recipients sign a pledge of honor that they will use their scholarship award toward the needs of attending their program.

Program long term success

Applied for and received 501c3 charitable status designation from the I.R.S.

Program success monitored by

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Program success examples

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Population(s) Served

Budget

Service Areas

Self-reported

National

Our scholarships are available to any student attending a U.S.-based school of higher education who has been accepted or will soon be accepted into an international-based service learning program.

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Principal Officer

Mr. Corey Ramsden

Governance

BOARD CHAIR

Corey Ramsden

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BOARD ORIENTATION & EDUCATION

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CEO OVERSIGHT

Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive
within the past year?

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ETHICS & TRANSPARENCY

Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and
completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year?

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BOARD COMPOSITION

Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that
results in diversity of thought and leadership?

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BOARD PERFORMANCE

Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance
within the past three years?